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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-07-28

The National Educational Association
recently held it's session in Chicago. The
organization is composed Of practical
teachers from all sections of the Union
The subjects discussed were those bear
ing particularly upon educationa subjects
and one of the principal ones was the Biail
bill, The association endorsed it and urged
its early passage by Congress. DR.. Mayo
the agent of the Peabody Fund, was pres
ent and earnestly favored the measure. His
travels through the South, in his ollicia
capacity, have brought him face to face
with the needs Of that section, and he I'M
reservedly declares that unless Federal aid
is extended. the Southern schools must
langusil and many OF the children grow
up in ignorance.
1t is to be hoped that this positive ut
terance on the part of those whose life
duty it is to study the educational ques
ton, will have some effect upon the mex
Congress. The Senate may be relied upor
to give it's sanction to the measure as Il
has twice done before, and it remains tt
be seen whether the Southern representa-
tives who can control the House if they
will, will stand together in behalf of the
interests Of their people. The Blair Bill
will pass some day. If not in this Con
gress, then in the next, for it's failure in
the approaching session will elect a Re
publican House, and with the return of it
real friends to power will come the assur
ance of its passage.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-07-28

The difficulty with the advocates of free
trade is that they conline their ,presenta-
lions to an abstract theory. They never re-
fer to the practical workings of the theory
All policies should be judged by results
We had free trade. with an intermit-
tent period of few years of protection
up to 1861. We know the result in a
bankrupt treasury, ruined credit, pros
trated business, and dependence upon Eu-
rope for almost everything. We have had
continuous protection since 1866, and we
know the result of that. We have mas
tered a great national war debt, estab-
lished the credit of the nation above that
of any other country on the globe, reduced
the interest charge to 3 per cent, built up
grand system of industries, and made
the United States independent in every
respect. 1t is such results that ought to
prove theories, and if applied to the re-
Spectve theories Of free trade and prOtec-
tion, it will be found that the former is a
disastrous failure and the latter a benef-
cent success.
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CORRECTED WEEKLY GY EAKLE d JUf ES
WHOLESALE PRICES.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARK EFT.

THURSDAY, July 81, 1857 /
At CALVERTON YARDS.
Beef Cattle.-Trade was not active to- day
and prices throughout were Ial4c lower than
on last Thursday. There was ample offer.
mand for, and common cattle and stockers
were also plentiful. We quote at 2aS1 6212
most sales being made at 75aSi p per 100 lbs.
Beef Cattie-PrIces of Beef Cattle ranged as
follows: -.
Best. s719Ge4 621
Generally rated first quality .,..... S711GQI 25
Medium or good fair qualify. 5 % G93 IS
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
Cows .................. ..........-... 2 GO az -
Total receipts for the week 1882 head. Total
sales for the week SOB head.
Sheep and Lambs.-There has been heavy
falling off in the receipts as compared with last
week. with good sheep conspicuously absent
There is fairly good inquiry for best stock a
our highest quotation. with others quite dull
more especially the lowest grades. We quote
butchers sheep at Bats cents per lib, and lambs
at 4a6H cents per 10. gross Receipts this WeeF
of Sheep and lambs 1913 head.
NEW YORK LIVESTOCK MARKET JULY Is.
Beeves-Receipts to-day were l2l carloads
Native steers sold at S5aSi IS per 100 lbs. ano
Texas steers at 50aS4.
Sheep and Lambs-Receipts $500; dull ant
weak at &c per h. lower for lambs; sheep SLOW
and easier; Sheep sold at lass super 100 lbs; ant
Lambs at 50a 81 81 per 100 lbs
Hogs-Receipts 300 market dull and
lower for live hogs at 6Oa$5 50 per 100 lbs.
PHILADELPHIA LIVESTOCK MARKET,
JULY %.
Beef Cattle Receipts $500; market slow an6
nc lower; extra 4Aa5 cts, medium SHa5M cts
stock in good demand and Aa1ac higher; extra
sheep 454a5A Genus; good 41aa4A cents me-
dunn, 3l4a3M cents; common 14a2l cts. PEI
h. Lambs 21aaS cts. per ID. Hogs-Receipts
$500; market active and l4c lower Western
at 73sa75s cents per Id.
RICHMOND LIVESTOCK MARKET, JULY q
Saes-179 head cattle, Il2 sheep and lambs.
Ill hogs.
Prices were as follows:
Cattle-Best, 3La4c gross; medium to good
331%c gross; common to fair, 214a3c gross.
Sheep-2a3a4c gross.
Lambs-4a5Ac gross.
Bulls -21aa5l4c gross.
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Where the Responsibility Rests.


The Missouri Republican, the leading
Democratic paper in the West, has re-
Gently been engaged in the impossible
work Of reconciling the Democratic mem
bers OF the House of Representatives on
the revenue question. and endeaYoring to
make the two wings of the party ''tiop to-
gether.N TO this end it sent out circular
letter to various prominent members OF
Congress, asking lot Of questions about
harmonizing on some common ground
Mr.. Carlisle expresses the hope that the
tariff will be reduced at the next session.
In his judgment Congress cannot longer
defer legislation on the subject, and some
way must be found to reach the desired
end. Mi. Cox has no definite plan to pro-
pose, but thinks the whole subject should
be arranged in caucus. Wise, of Va, and
Henderson, of North Carolina, favor the
abolition of the tax on tobacco, but are
opposed to the caucus idea Breckenridge.
of Ky, is for putting raw materials and
''necessaries" on the free list, and is not
going to be satisfied with anything less
than a real revision Of the tariff" Ran
dali is for abolishing the internal revenue
system. He has not yet become reconciled
to the idea that there should be an equal
cut on the tariff and internal taxes. and
is opposed to any approach to free trade.
In his letter he pointedly and specifically
confirms the charge brought against the
Democratic party that through its chosen
Speaker, it deliberately killed the bill to
abolish the tax on tobacco. In referring
to this subject, Mr.. Randall says: 1.-The
tax upon tobacco, which the agricultural
interests throughout the country have
clamored against for years, would have
been repealed at the last session of Con
gress if the representatives of the people
n the House of Representatives had been
permitted to vote thereon, for it is aceU I'M
derstood the Senate aUould haze co3lcurred in
such repeal. This was denied by an as
sumption of power for which there is no
constitutional authority. Think of it. The
whole number of the Representatives of
the people of the United States deprived
VI Jil0 llSIU VI lC1iONluEs UlIGll
from the imposition of unneeded taxation.
Such a procedure will not occur soon
again."
And yet Mr. Randall and Mr.. Wise and
all of the other Democrats voted toput Mr..
Carlisle in position of such power, well
knowing his views on the question of in
ternal taxes. And what is more, they will
put him there again when the next Con-
gress meets.
Carlisle represents the Democratic ad-
ministrasion and the rank and file of the
Democratic party, not only on the repeal
Of the internal revenue, but also on the
Blair Educational bill, and neither Of these
measures will be successful until the Re-
publican party is restored to power.
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IT MEANS-That if you desire to stop at any
time, you have your invested savings as q
leash surrender" and can get "paid up'' in
| surance in the Fidelity.
| 1T MEANS-Insurance without banking
pay as you go, get what you pay for, and quit
when you please, without loss. -f'
IT MEANS-That you, if you die at an adj
vanced age, Will leave double endowment;
your invested savings amounting to the sum
insured, and your Fidelity policy to your es-
tate.
IT MEANS-That you are not thus placing
all your eggs in the same basket. By dividing
the risk between two observation-disclosures
and investment-you take only one-half the
risk you do by placing all in one.
IT MEANS-That it is worth looking into
and if you want information, insurance or
rates, call on address tf
rIIiFE, Staunton, Va.
Special Agent for the Valley of Virginia.
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40 Per Cent Saved on investments

40 Per Cent Saved on investments
What Does ii Mean?
IT ANS-$l00 600 to a mans estate in place
of Sc 900 for the same amount invested.
IT MEA INSTABILITY to spare $120 a year cas-
lily, where to pay 5000 rubs the nose to the grind
stone
IT MEANS-That no man can afford to pay
500 for what he can purchase for $50.
IT MEiA NS-That such q course in family ex-
penditures would almost wreck, and in bust
ness AFFAIRS would inevitably bankrupt even a
Jay Gould.
IT MEANS-That the man who lives to old
age dives his life's expectancy this saving at
per cent. will amount to the sum insured
IT MEA NS-That If you become financially
embarrassed you need not forfeit your lnsur-
and thus protect your family in adversely.
s. II. MI
iuly2S
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-07-28
The Powers and Privileges of the
Police

The decision of the Mayor in the cases
tried before lin on Saturday last, a report
OF which will befound elsewhere, was, to
say the very least, open to criticism, if it
may not be termed extraordinary. The
precedent established is dangerous one,
and should it be presumed upon, will be
more apt to create public disturbances
than conserve the interest of society.
The power Of a policeman is moral
power, backed by the authority of law and
sustained bypublic sentiment. Otherwise
the idea of half q dozen men in blue coats
and badges undertaking to control twice
as many thousand of their fellows would
be ridiculous. The moment an officer
transcends the law, that moment he is
shorn OF the strength with which the law
clothes him, and can exercise no privilege
or authority beyond that which pertains to
him as an individual citizen.
In the case in question, Officer Lickliter
not only transcribed his official authority,
but he did that which, as policeman, it
was his sworn duty to prevent. If any
man had undertaken to summarily break
up peaceable, orderly, we'll conducted
gathering OF citizens, assembled for law
full and a laudable purpose. it would have
beer his duty to havep promptly arrested the
offender. Instead Of that, we see the Off
Ger himself oflicously interfering where
he had no possible right, and doing that
which could scarcely fail to bring about a
breach of the peace. That more serious
consequences did not result, was due en-
tirely to the conservatism and good citi-
zenship of the members of the Order
whose rights he had ruthlessly trampied
upon. 1t was forbearance that few un.
der similar circumstances would have ex'
ercised, and deserves the praise of all low
ers of peace and good order.
1t is idle to contend that the officer acted
underi Instructions from his superior.
Those instructions were in general terms
and were issued months ago. Since then
number of entertainments have been
| held in the Rink, each Of which continued
long after O'Clock, and neither of them
was broken up; nor was there any attempt
made to curtail the hours of enjoyment.
The oficious action of the policeman on
Thursday night the unjust and perfectly
inexcusable discrimination made by him,
can be defended upon no theory we can
imagine. It was a fragrant and serious
offense. and should have been severely
punished.
| Nor should the matter be allowed to end
where it now stands. The council should
act in the premises, and act with deci-
sion that will give assurance to the citi-
zens that their rights will BIZ protected not
only from ordinary offenders against the
law, but from the encroachment of those
| who are maid To anfnrca the Law
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CLERKS OFFICE


SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS OF VA, I
STAUNTON. VA, July G. 1887.
Il. r. w. Duke Jr., admir- d. b. n, C. t. a., of j.
Gay Carr, decd. ................A Appellant.
Joseph w. Morris, late receiver. &C., Thomas s.
Watson, Com'r, &C., and Mrs. Ellen NJ.
Barker, ........... .Appellees.
This suit is an appeal and supersedeas allowed
and awarded upon the petition of E. Il. W.
Duke, Jr.. admir- of y. Gays Carr, deed. from
and to the three DEGREES of the Circuit Court of
AlbemarIe county, rendered respectively
May Is, 1881. May H. 1882, and February s. 1888.
in the causes of Carr, guardian, VS.. Carr, and
MeriWether VS.. Carr, and its object is to have a
rehearing of the whole matter in the said de-
crees contained and to have the same reversed,
and it appearing from affidavit filed by the APP
pellant, that the appellee, Mrs. Ellen M. Bar
ker, is q nonresident of this State; on appli-
cation of the appellant it is ordered that the
said Mrs. Ellen NJ. Barker do appear before
the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia at
stanton within month after due publica-
ton of this order, to wit, ON the first Monday in
September, 1887, then and there to answer tbs
appeal and supersedeas aforesaid, and do what
is necessary to protect her interests.
And il is ordered that a copy of this order be
published in the VALLEY VIRGINIAN. y news
paper published at Staunton, Virginia, for four
successive weeks, and that copy be posted on
the door of the courthouse Of this Court at
Staunton for a like period,
july14-4t JAS. B. DORMAN, Clerk.
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NIRGINIA-ln Vacation: In the Clerks
Office, Circuit Court of Augusta County,
July 4, 1887.
John b. Brownee ........... ........... Plaintiff
VS..
A. A. Sproul In his own right and as admins
TRAITOR of S. IL. Bell, decd. John Johnson
and Sarah r., his wife, and ais. ...... Defts.
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to require Archibald
A. Sproul administrator of Samuel H. Bell.
decd, to state. render and settle an account of
the administration of said Samuel H. Bell on
the estate of Samuel Brownlee, decd.
1t appearing by affidavit filed that John John
son and Sarah r., his wife, are nOn-I esidents of
this State, it is ordered that they do appear
here within one month after due publication
of this notice and do what is necessary to pro-
tect their interests. Teste,
j. NJ. Quarles, p. q. j. N. RYAN, CPk.
July II
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THE MARKETS.
REroRTEp BY j. II. BLAcKLEY, GENERAL COM
MISSION MERCHANT.

MISSION MERCHANT.
There has been slight decline since last
week all along the line-with the exception
of corn Wheat. flour and hay are quoted al
lower fignres The supply however, was light
Prices yesterday ranged as follows: Flour,
family, 81 +; extra. S. 10; super, s. s. wheat
70 TO 7Gc for top, red new or old corn, so To So
oats 2G to rs wool, CSC, unwashed
SFAsNYON MARX FITS
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COMMISSIONERS SALE
OF A
VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND.
Near Mt. Scion, in Augusta County.

The undersigned commissioners, in pursu-
ance of decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta
county entered on the 9th day of December,
1885, in the cause of Showalters Admir- VS..
Whitehurst and ais, will proceed to sell at pub
lie auction to the highest bidder, in front of the
Court House of Augusta in Staunton, on
MONDAY, the 22d DAY of AUGUST, 1887,
that valuable tract of land of which Jacob
Showalter died. seized and possessed, contain
ing about l55 ACRES. This land lies near the
village of Mt. Scion and in desirable neigh
borhood The land is of fine quality. lies we'll
and is q very desirable purchase. 1t will be
surveyed before the day of sale and May be
offered in parcels TO suit purchasers.
RS-At the same time and place we will ais
offer for sale
A TRACT OF 2O14 ACRES ON NORTH RIVER,
adjoining Woodell and others. also belonging
to the estate of said Jacob Showalter, decd.
TERMS.-Cash in hand sufficient to pay tn @
cost of suit and sale, and the residue upon
credits of one two and three years in equal in
staIlments. with interest, the purchaser to eX-
ecute bonds with approved personal security
for the deferred payments and the title to be
retained us ultimate security.
W. +. CRAIG,
RICHARD T. BELL,
Commissioners.
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MARRIED.

At Clifton Forge, on the goth. inst. by Rev
e. w. McCorkle, Mr.. Jerome G. Menifee, of
Staunton. to Miss Abbie q. Stearns, of Win
field, W. Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-07-28

Oscar J. Harvey, the mugwump Treas
ury department forger, pleaded guilty to
the charge set forth in the Indictment,
and on Thursday last was sentenced
to twelve years in the Lenitentiary by
Judge Montgomery, of the District
Criminal Court, at Washington. In
passing sentence Judge Montgomery said
that while the situation of the
prisoners family appealed to him the
protection OF society was to be considered
and an example must be made. There
was but one way to stop crime and that
was to punish it. The prisoner had robbed
the Government, not through any sudden
impulse, but through a scheme pursued
for months. The reasons urged for q
lenient sentence were mattersfor the con-
sideration of the Executive. He himself
could do no less than sentence the accused
to twelve years imprisonment-thr years
on each count of Indictment. The pris-
oner received the sentence with COM
posture.
Pennsylvania horsenen are very much
taken with Fauquier trotters, and num-
Der of purchases have been recently made.
st. Julian was bought there two weeks ago
for 81 600, and on his arrival in Pennsyl-
vania his owner refused 50, 800 for him.
Horses which could have been purchased
lew months ago inside of two hundredp
dollars are held up in the hundreds. 1t IS
claimed that horses raised in that section
have all the stamina and excellence of
the Kentucky blue grass raised steeds.
without their tendencies to diseases pro
duced by limestone water.
A decree for the sale of the Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs was passed by
Judges Bond and Jackson by agreement
of counsel in the case of VIM. A. Stuart
against the Greenbrier White SULPHUR
Springs Company in the United States
Circuit Court at ParkerSburg. w. Va
The contest will be over the proceeds of
the sale when paid into court.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-07-28

The Democrats of Ohio held their State
Convention last week, and nominated
Powell, the Standard Oil candidate. for
Governor, on platform that endorsed the
administration. The platform also deals
with other national questions. 1t de-
nounces the attempt to abolish the lax
on liquors for the purpose of keeping up
the present unjust, unequal and enerous
tariff system" There is distinct call for
''such judicious reduction of the present
burdensome tariff as shall result in pro-
ducing a revenue sufficient only to meet
the expenses OF an economical admins
tration of the government"
The President has accepted another in.
vitation to visit st. Louis. We sincerely
trust that he may ''get there" this time.
EX-Warden McGarigle, the Chi cago
boodler escaped from the jailor on Satur-
day, and is now supposed to be in Canada.
Chicken cholera is playing hayoc in this
locality.
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William IL. PARENT James E. Parent, Marion
F. Parent, whether living or not, not
known) John III. Parent and Lucy j. Par
rent his wife, Taylor May and Capitola E.
his wife, formerly Parrent9 VIM. A. Bur-
nett, Trustee and Jos. Mote. =. Defendants.
| The object of this suit is a settlement of the
personal estate of John S. Parent decd, and a
| sale of his real estate and distribution of the
| proceeds thereof among his heirs.
And it appearing by affidavit filed that VIM.
! II. Parent, James Il. Parent. Marion F. Par
rent, Gflivng) Taylor May and Capitola E., his
| WIFE, formerly ParrenD are nOn-res1dents of
the State of Virginia, IL is ordered thai they do
I appear here within one month after due publ
| cation of this notice and do what is necessary
| to protect their interests.
Teste, NEWTON ARGENBRIGHT.
Craig & Paul, pa. Clerk.
iulY7-4W
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tn The Clerks Office otAte Circuit Court Of augusta
county,:
|, h. +. Terry, Dep. Clerk Of said Court, 90
certify that Richard L. Bell, one of the COM
missile nefS OF sale i'll the above case has given
the bond required by the decree of sale therein,
Given unuer my Land this 18th cay of De-
ccmher, 1856.
jS 2S-tds Il. i. TERRY, Iep Clerk.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-07-28

The Democratic primaries IN Maryland
last week, and especially in Baltimore,
were disgraceful exhibitions of corruption
and bull-dozing, backed by otlice-holders,
both State and National. In Baltimore
the ringsters made almost clean sweep.
They were headed by Eugene Higgins and
other eminent reformers of the Cleveland
administration, and rs matter of course,
the work was scientifically performed
The Crescent Club of Baltimore, a Dem
ocratic organization, denounced in I'M
measured terms the methods employed.
and seemed to be particularly harsh on
Mayor Hodges for his part in the days
work. So rampant Was the spirit of ruff
lianism that many who desired to vote
were kept away from the polls. and even
the mayor himself was insulted by one OF
his own policemen when he went to de-
posit his ballot. The Mail (Democratic)
roundly denounces the flau and rascality
practiced in Hagerstown and vicinity, and
from other sections like reports come
There is room for a good clean Republican
administration in Maryland, and the soon
pr it comes the better it will be for the
people
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-07-28

The Legislature of Georgia have gone
into the high license business with ven
geance Last week it passed bill fixing
the license for wine rooms at $4,000 per
annum. This is the strongest piece OF
prohibition legislation ever attempted in
Georgia, and will drive every wine dealer
IN the State out Of the business.
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Cash assets and subscribed capital, s3S,4sS $685.
And in addition to the security offered by
these vast resources, all of the stockholders of
the Royal Insurance Company are individually
responsible to the full extent of their fortunes
for its liabilities. Your patronage is solicited
ARISTA HOGE, Agent
jy2S-3m Office Atlas Insurance Agency.
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- nv ALI
lFIREl
Insurance Company, of Liverpool, Eng gland.
HEAD OFFICE.
JANUARY LIST, 1886.
ASSETS.
United States and other stocks
owned by the Co., $l1 $50, $50. i3
Loans on mortgages, being first liens $780, 1876
Loans to Liverpool other cities and
corporations, and other first
class securities. Observation-Disclosures. l,76J,5j
Real estate owned by the Company,
at market value, ................... 2,941, 722S7
Interest due on stocks and other
collateral loans and mortgages.
since paid. ......................... 1853, lis
Premiums in course of collection
and in hands of branch agencies 671,35l.S2
Cash in banks and in companys
principal Office. 93,35O.24
Total Assets. Observation-Disclosures $50 2S4 1914. rs
Total liabilities. including amount
necessary to re-insure all out
standing risks, .................. Sl9S22 297. 25
Net surplus to Policy Holders, SIC, 462, 297. 90
This is the largest net surplus possessed by
any Fire Insurance company in the world
Cash Assets $50 PSI 594 25
Subscribed capital, payment of
which cannot be avoided under
the English Observation-Disclosures. S,203 1880
Cash assets and subscribed capital S3S 4SS 1862 IS
And in addition to the security offered by
these vast resources, all of the stockholders of
Enr,
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FOR THEIR OWN BENEFIT. so rs to be
ABLE TO DECIDE WHAT TO USE the com
ing season.
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OUR OWN
ROYAL SECURITY COAL Oil,
-l70o TEST. -
Thebest in the market,